Sermons on Baptism Of Repentance:

A Christmas Conversion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2008

Mine is a sermon adaptation of SermonCentral contributor Jeffery Russell’s sermon “The Scrooge In All of Us.” It uses Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to illustrate the sermon.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a middle-aged woman who had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. 1. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. 2. During that experience she saw God and asked Him if this was it for her, was she dead. 3. God said no and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Time For A New Thing

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 5, 2009

Message looks at Ezekiel 36:24-32. God moved and brought the people back to the land and to Himself spiritually. God is calling us today to renewal. Are we ready to heed the call?

I am really excited and trusting God for great things in 2009. When we ask the Lord in faith to build an area wide church reaching hundreds for Jesus that is only something He can do. It is rooted in scripture because lost people matter to God. That is why in Acts 1:8 Jesus last words were “Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:24-32

God's Extreme Make Over

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

GOD’S DIVINE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OF MAN.

GOD’S EXTREME MAKEOVER PSALMS 51 1.THE TEXT. DAVID’S DISPOSITION REFLECTED HIS CONDITION. a)HE WAS BURDENED AND BESEIGED BY GUILT THAT RADIATED FROM A SINFUL HEART. b)DAVID WAS GUILTY OF ADULTERY WITH BATHSHEBA AND HAVING HER HUSBAND MURDERED IN ORDER TO CONCEAL HER PREGNACY. c)SIN DRIVES MEN AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me O God

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Communion reflection on "Search me O God"

SEARCH ME O GOD To many people, the church today is lacking in moral authority and holiness of life. In many ways, we as the people of God are indistinguishable from non-believers. We live our lives with the same principles and desire to sin - in the scriptures we are called to be holy, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Cover It Up Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 7, 2010

Confessing our sin.

Bandaids on the Bathroom Mirror The drunk husband snuck up the stairs quietly. He looked in the bathroom mirror and bandaged the bumps and bruises he’d received in a fight earlier that night. He then proceeded to climb into bed, smiling at the thought that he’d pulled one over on his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - 10 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing we may be certain of: Ultimate fulfillment of justice

Dakota Community Church June 27, 2010 Amos 10 1. God¡¦s warning ¡V locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009

Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

“THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

And so at a point in history… Christ came to reclaim our destinies… by providing for the forgiveness of our failures and wanderings… and freeing us / allowing us… to hear the Father’s voice again…

Movie Clip: LION KING – IDENTITY AS GOD’S CHILD - A young lion runs away after being led to believe he is to blame for his father’s death. As such he is refusing to return as the new new king who could help his fellow clan to battle their now impending enemy. In this scene the rather strange ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Keep From Backsliding?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2009

A sermon on the importance of repentance for Christians.

How Can I Keep From Backsliding? To repent means to do a 180 degree turn. - Revelation 2:5; Revelation 2:16; Revelation 2:21-22; Revelation 3:3, Revelation 3:19. We all know that that repentance is a part of becoming a Christian. - Revelation 2:21-22. - At least, I hope we do. - Fernando ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Karma Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Karma doesn’t determine our future lives, but Repentance will

The Problem of KARMA Gladstone Baptist Church – 11/2/07 am Karma doesn’t apply to the Calamities of life OOPS I don’t know how many of you have ever watched the show My Name is Earl. I’ve watched it a couple of times and I am not condoning or supporting everything in it, but I’ve gotten a laugh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Change You Must Believe In

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

We are all called to repentance; we are called to change. The call has been the same since John came preaching in the wilderness of Judea: Repent!

Change You Must Believe In 09/14/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Change is in the wind, or at least in the airwaves of radio and television. If you observed either major political party’s convention you heard the word change. With apologies to Senator Obama I’ve titled this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Changed Person

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

We are all called to repentance; we are called to change. Change we see in our mind, our will, our affection, our attitude and our relationship with God the Father.

A Changed Person 09/21/08 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction Last Lord’s day our lesson covered change we must believe in, the change preached by John the Baptist, Jesus, the Apostles, and Disciples down through the last two thousand years: Repent! We know that there are only two paths to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“a Necessary Ingredient”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Repentence is a necessary ingredient in our salvation and our continuing sanctification

I. The last time I used a cooking illustration I ended up with several dozen tollhouse cookies. A. With a little bit of in trepidation I use another cooking example. 1. Suppose we get together this afternoon and we try to make those tollhouse cookies but we look in the cupboard and find we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation Is Here

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2012

A talk on many of the great truths of salvation.

Text: Luke 19:1-10, Title: Salvation is Here, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/12, AM Opening illustration: share my testimony Background to passage: I was just reading my bible through this week, and God seemed to speak loudly through this passage. And the doctrine of salvation, and our experience ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting On The Right Side Of Reality Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Through the first eight chapters of the book of Acts we’ve seen some amazing things happen in the early church. We’ve seen thousands of people get saved. We’ve seen incredible miracles happen through the hands of the apostles. And we’ve also seen intense opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist